It always seems like I have a large amount of overripe bananas that end up in the freezer. I can only make so much banana bread/muffins so I like to use them in smoothies too. For a treat one day I made the kids chocolate banana smoothies which later turned into...

A change in season brings a major shift in wardrobe. Cooler temperatures means long pants and long sleeves; but that doesn’t mean you have to move all of your summer pieces to the back of your closet. The purpose of this series is to help you transition some of...

Last week the kids and I went strawberry picking at a local farm and it was HOT. They weren’t feeling the idea of raspberry picking as well so we just doubled the haul of strawberries and walked away with 5lbs of sweet deliciousness. There was a whole lot of...

Now that summer has arrived, it’s time to bring out all of the cute summer dresses. Summer brings BBQ’s, outdoor parties and weddings; and I found three cute and VERY affordable dresses at Winners that are perfect for all of these occasions. The Green...

I am a huge fan of trying out new salads, especially in the summer. I have a few favourites and “go-to’s”, and this one is definitely in the top three. It’s quick, easy, healthy and tastes even better the next day. It’s anything but a...